Middle age?

[Anonymous]

I have written before. It is in the person. Someone who is healthy is middle aged at 65. I, battling cancer and heart issues, am older at 52. I will be surprised if I make it to 65....

[Amazin]

Anonymous wrote:I have written before. It is in the person. Someone who is healthy is middle aged at 65. I, battling cancer and heart issues, am older at 52. I will be surprised if I make it to 65....

I just hope that the terrible health issues you face weren't brought on by things like smoking. Stuff like that can really age you. Regardless, best wishes and I hope you beat them.

[Anonymous]

Amazin wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have written before. It is in the person. Someone who is healthy is middle aged at 65. I, battling cancer and heart issues, am older at 52. I will be surprised if I make it to 65....

I just hope that the terrible health issues you face weren't brought on by things like smoking. Stuff like that can really age you. Regardless, best wishes and I hope you beat them.

What a nasty thing to say to someone battling serious illness.

"Maybe it's all your fault, but best wishes!"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Amazin wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have written before. It is in the person. Someone who is healthy is middle aged at 65. I, battling cancer and heart issues, am older at 52. I will be surprised if I make it to 65....

I just hope that the terrible health issues you face weren't brought on by things like smoking. Stuff like that can really age you. Regardless, best wishes and I hope you beat them.

What a nasty thing to say to someone battling serious illness.

"Maybe it's all your fault, but best wishes!"

Ditto!

[Anonymous]

About 40, since by definition it's the middle between being born and death.

[Amazin]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Amazin wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have written before. It is in the person. Someone who is healthy is middle aged at 65. I, battling cancer and heart issues, am older at 52. I will be surprised if I make it to 65....

I just hope that the terrible health issues you face weren't brought on by things like smoking. Stuff like that can really age you. Regardless, best wishes and I hope you beat them.

What a nasty thing to say to someone battling serious illness.

"Maybe it's all your fault, but best wishes!"

Ditto!

I feel very sorry for the person undergoing these terrible health issues. But in an anonymous public forum my message was directed to those who wreck their bodies and then say "why me?" The OP did not provide any perspective on what might have brought on his/her condition. If it's simply genetics or whatever I'm truly sorry... and grateful that I have not drawn the same bad card . But we have to accept that there are many behaviors that influence our middle age health. Do you smoke, do you drink too much, do you consume twice as many calories as you burn....the list is endless. I have great sympathy for anyone facing health problems but I only have great empathy for those who have tried hard to live a reasonably health lifestyle.

[Anonymous]

Amazin wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Amazin wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have written before. It is in the person. Someone who is healthy is middle aged at 65. I, battling cancer and heart issues, am older at 52. I will be surprised if I make it to 65....

I just hope that the terrible health issues you face weren't brought on by things like smoking. Stuff like that can really age you. Regardless, best wishes and I hope you beat them.

What a nasty thing to say to someone battling serious illness.

"Maybe it's all your fault, but best wishes!"

Ditto!

I feel very sorry for the person undergoing these terrible health issues. But in an anonymous public forum my message was directed to those who wreck their bodies and then say "why me?" The OP did not provide any perspective on what might have brought on his/her condition. If it's simply genetics or whatever I'm truly sorry... and grateful that I have not drawn the same bad card . But we have to accept that there are many behaviors that influence our middle age health. Do you smoke, do you drink too much, do you consume twice as many calories as you burn....the list is endless. I have great sympathy for anyone facing health problems but I only have great empathy for those who have tried hard to live a reasonably health lifestyle.

You require a list of someone's habits before deciding whether you feel empathy or sympathy for her?

Maybe you can sit by deathbeds and help the dying think back on everything they did wrong. Sounds like you're cut out for it.

[Anonymous]

Obviously he/she has a nasty way of saying it.

A better way would be to remind the younger people on here that you will likely pay later for the cigarettes and alcohol that seem no big deal today.

Having lost parents to both alcohol and cigarettes, I can say they are an awful way to go.

[Anonymous]

Age 45. Losing a parent made me realize that I'm in middle age. Also, my BIL having a heart attack. DH's parents are truly 'elderly.' Wow. We're here now. DH & I are trying to stay fit, keep the weight off, etc. When kids are gone at 55, I hope we can retire and enjoy the last of middle age before OLD sets in.

BTW, even though 50 is 5 years away, I like to get a glimpse into the future. So thanks for all the helpful intel, ladies & gents.

[Anonymous]

Amazin wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Amazin wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have written before. It is in the person. Someone who is healthy is middle aged at 65. I, battling cancer and heart issues, am older at 52. I will be surprised if I make it to 65....

I just hope that the terrible health issues you face weren't brought on by things like smoking. Stuff like that can really age you. Regardless, best wishes and I hope you beat them.

What a nasty thing to say to someone battling serious illness.

"Maybe it's all your fault, but best wishes!"

Ditto!

I feel very sorry for the person undergoing these terrible health issues. But in an anonymous public forum my message was directed to those who wreck their bodies and then say "why me?" The OP did not provide any perspective on what might have brought on his/her condition. If it's simply genetics or whatever I'm truly sorry... and grateful that I have not drawn the same bad card . But we have to accept that there are many behaviors that influence our middle age health. Do you smoke, do you drink too much, do you consume twice as many calories as you burn....the list is endless. I have great sympathy for anyone facing health problems but I only have great empathy for those who have tried hard to live a reasonably health lifestyle.

You are a real piece of work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Middle age is 30 to 50. After 50 you are not middle aged, you are old.

Says the 21-year old.

Actually I am 42. In late middle age.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Middle age is 30 to 50. After 50 you are not middle aged, you are old.

Says the 21-year old.

Actually I am 42. In late middle age.

Both of my parents worked for 25 more years past 50. My dad was older than 50 when he went to medical school. They did a lot of traveling, helped raise grandchildren and were generally very active for a long time after 50. My grandmother had a baby after 50. Maybe that colors my perspective, but I disagree that 50 means old.

[Anonymous]

I'm 39, and I think 40 is middle age. It doesn't matter how healthy you are. It doesn't matter whether your kids are grown or not.

It's still middle age. I knew someone who was healthy and in great shape at 70. She was still a senior citizen.

Even if you have a baby at 43, you are still middle aged.

I don't know why people are so afraid of that term.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Middle age is 30 to 50. After 50 you are not middle aged, you are old.

Says the 21-year old.

Actually I am 42. In late middle age.

Both of my parents worked for 25 more years past 50. My dad was older than 50 when he went to medical school. They did a lot of traveling, helped raise grandchildren and were generally very active for a long time after 50. My grandmother had a baby after 50. Maybe that colors my perspective, but I disagree that 50 means old.

50 still is old. You can get AARP membership. Old doesn't have to be a bad thing. And it doesn't mean you aren't active or in good shape.

[Anonymous]

Amazin wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Amazin wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have written before. It is in the person. Someone who is healthy is middle aged at 65. I, battling cancer and heart issues, am older at 52. I will be surprised if I make it to 65....

I just hope that the terrible health issues you face weren't brought on by things like smoking. Stuff like that can really age you. Regardless, best wishes and I hope you beat them.

What a nasty thing to say to someone battling serious illness.

"Maybe it's all your fault, but best wishes!"

Ditto!

I feel very sorry for the person undergoing these terrible health issues. But in an anonymous public forum my message was directed to those who wreck their bodies and then say "why me?" The OP did not provide any perspective on what might have brought on his/her condition. If it's simply genetics or whatever I'm truly sorry... and grateful that I have not drawn the same bad card . But we have to accept that there are many behaviors that influence our middle age health. Do you smoke, do you drink too much, do you consume twice as many calories as you burn....the list is endless. I have great sympathy for anyone facing health problems but I only have great empathy for those who have tried hard to live a reasonably health lifestyle.

This has got to one of the most tone deaf posts on this forum. And that is saying a lot!!!